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Klappentext The book is the definitive text on diagnosing and treating mental disorders among the elderly. It is a single authoritative volume that includes both the basic scientific knowledge and the practical clinical skills necessary for working with this growing population.The book is the definitive text on diagnosing and treating mental disorders among the elderly. It is a single authoritative volume that includes both the basic scientific knowledge and the practical clinical skills necessary for working with this growing population. Introduction.; Demography and Epidemiology of Psychiatric Disorders in Late Life.; Physiological and Clinical Considerations of Geriatric Patient Care.; Genomics in Geriatric Psychiatry.; The Psychiatric Interview of Older Adults.; Use of the Laboratory in the Diagnostic Workup of Older Adults.; Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia.; Delirium.; Dementia and Mild Neurocognitive disorders.; Mood Disorders.; Bipolar Disorder in Late Life.; Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders.; Anxiety Disorders.; Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders.; Sexuality and Aging.; Bereavement.; Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders.; Alcohol and Drug Problems.; Personality Disorders.; Agitation and Suspiciousness.; Psychopharmacology.; Electroconvulsive Therapy and Other Forms of Brain Stimulation.; Nutrition and Physical Activity.; Individual and Group Psychotherapy.; Working With Families of Older Adults.; Clinical Psychiatry in the Nursing Home.; Index. ...
